Lee Evans
- Born
- Feb 25, 1947 (79 years old)
- Birthplace
- Madera, United States
- Events
- 400 m · 600 Metres
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 78 kg
Lee Edward Evans (February 25, 1947 – May 19, 2021) was an American sprinter. He won two gold medals in the 1968 Summer Olympics, setting world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relay, both of which stood for 20 and 24 years respectively. Evans co-founded the Olympic Project for Human Rights and was part of the athlete's boycott and the Black Power movement.
Personal best · 400 m43.86
1973 season best1:02.0hMay 19, 1973
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold
Personal best · 600 Metres1:14.3h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m 43.86 (#22 all-time), 600 Metres 1:14.3h, 1973 season best 1:02.0h (May 19, 1973) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 79 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 500m-short-track | 1:02.0h | – | May 19, 1973 | – |
| 1973 | 600m-short-track | 1:16.7h | – | Mar 3, 1973 | – |
| 1972 | 200m | 21.0h | – | Sep 17, 1972 | – |
| 1972 | 400m | 44.7h | – | Jun 9, 1972 | – |
| 1971 | 400mH | 49.9h | – | Apr 10, 1971 | – |
| 1969 | 200m | 20.4h | – | Sep 12, 1969 | – |
| 1969 | 400m | 44.5h | – | Sep 12, 1969 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1968 | 400m | 43.86 | – | Oct 18, 1968 | Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX) |